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Biggest safety risks for HGV drivers

HGV drivers are vital to a functioning economy. They ensure that goods are transported across regions, nations and continents – helping to keep the wheels of business turning. The role of an HGV driver is a demanding one and it’s a profession that not many people would be able to...

How to attract more HGV drivers locally and nationally

The UK has been experiencing a HGV driver shortage, with a reported 76,000 fewer drivers than needed in 2020. Since the pandemic, this crisis has only gotten worse.

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UK Fleet Champions shortlist revealed

Exceptional fleets that have gone above and beyond to prevent crashes and reduce pollution will be celebrated at the 2022 UK Fleet Champions Awards ceremony. 38 organisations and individuals have made the final shortlist to win one of 11 awards at this year’s event. The full list of the finalists...

Lee Hutchings appointed as Michelin’s new Director of Services and Solutions

Michelin has appointed Lee Hutchings as Director of Services and Solutions for the UK and Ireland.

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McGuire Haulage chooses ORBCOMM

McGuire Haulage, one of Ireland’s leading earth moving companies has upgraded its fleet of vehicles with ORBCOMM’s driver-focused truck telematics solution.

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Tiger builds 25 curtainsiders on time for A1 Transport (NI)

Cheshire manufacturer, Tiger Trailers, has once again demonstrated the efficiency, attractive lead times, punctuality, and high quality that it offers, delivering twenty-five curtainside trailers for A1 Transport (NI) Ltd of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, on time and in full during Q2 2022.

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Essential items to always keep in your HGV cabin

HGV drivers are in high demand in the UK at the moment, following the shortages that resulted in part from the UK’s departure from the EU. Driving an HGV is a skilled job, and a well-remunerated one at that – but can also be a stressful line of work, between...

Logistics UK gives Future of Freight plan the thumbs up

Logistics UK has given the government’s Future of Freight plan the thumbs up, describing it as a positive step forward for the freight industry.

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Primark’s new 40-strong trailer fleet hits the road in record time with Tiger and Wincanton

When its previous 3PL partnership came to an end, leading international retailer, Primark, faced the challenge of specifying, procuring, and commissioning an all-new fleet of tractors and trailers on the road within just a few months to maintain the efficiency of its supply chain – and Tiger Trailers rose to...

 Boost for freight as Government unveils new plan to bolster supply chain

The Government has unveiled a multi-million-pound new plan to bolster the supply chain and create a more resilient and greener haulage sector.

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Tailgating highlighted as biggest distraction

Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals.

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Ctrack teams up with Fast Lean Smart to support field service fleet operations  

Ctrack by Inseego and FLS – FAST LEAN SMART have entered into a technology partnership to deliver dynamic field service scheduling solutions for mobile FM and engineering teams in the UK. Under the agreement, the companies will integrate their respective fleet telematics and field service management software solutions to enable...